Low back pain remains the most common musculoskeletal diagnosis seen by primary care providers including Physical Therapists. While the majority of cases of low back pain are not serious in nature symptoms tend to be recurrent and can become chronic (> 3 months) if left untreated. As low back pain progresses from acute to chronic...
With the hypervigilance in abstaining from opioid prescriptions due to the opioid crisis, there has been an effort in determining alternate ways of providing analgesic effects for those in chronic pain. One of the most consistent modalities to help benefit with treatment is exercise. There has been many studies exploring the analgesic effect of exercise...
At Mend, we provide every patient with an individualized exercise program specific to their condition. These programs are focused to deliver optimal results in the least amount of time possible. Exercise is one of our most powerful interventions to eliminate pain and restore function without the use of more risky medications or surgery. The...